10 Ideas for a gift to a kid going to college

Or a basic home repair kit

For whatever they might be into. But food is always a good option.

Kind of like a security blanket. Give them a comforter, quilt, or robe that somehow reminds them of home.

Throw it in and forget about it.

Depending on their living situation.

Maybe a nice leather satchel. Or even a briefcase for the Alex Keaton in your family tree.

This is a very old-fashioned suggestion. If the college bound is moving to a distant locale for college, get them a subscription to the local hometown paper. The more local the better. Whether it is showing up in the mail box or inbox, it will be a connection back home.

This is another situation dependent item. When living in the dorms it is quite common to have a curtain hanging in the doorway. This allows residents to leave the dorm door open for easy access while still having some privacy. Not appropriate everywhere but lots of dorms, end being almost communal living spaces. Instead of using whatever sheet or towel is hanging around, a funky design on a door curtain tells all visitor about the vibes of its residents.

Not interesting or fun but almost always needed.